Janet Lawless

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Janet Lawless

South AfricaSouth Africa
Born
May 15, 1985 (41 years old)
Events
400 m hurdles · 100 m hurdles

Janet Lawless is a South Africa sprinter, born on May 15, 1985. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

Her personal bests include 13.38 in the 100m, 24.66 in the 200m, 53.61 in the 400m, 2:12.10 in the 800m and 13.34 in the 100mH. She has earned 7 gold and 2 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 400 m hurdles55.82
#429 all-time
2012 season best56.16Jun 2, 2012 · Genève
2012 season best
Personal best · 100 m hurdles13.34

As of Nov 13, 2026: 400 m hurdles 55.82 (#429 all-time), 100 m hurdles 13.34, 2012 season best 56.16 (Jun 2, 2012, Genève (SUI)) · 41 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100mBellville 2012South Africa 100 m all-time list13.38737 pts–
200mRéduit 2011South Africa 200 m all-time list24.66*973 pts–
400mPretoria 2008South Africa 400 m all-time list53.611,065 pts–
800mRéduit 2010South Africa 800 m all-time list2:12.10956 pts–
100mHRéduit 2011South Africa 100 m hurdles all-time list13.341,104 pts–
400mHPretoria 2006South Africa 400 m hurdles all-time list55.821,148 pts#429

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2012100m 13.38-4.8Mar 3, 2012Bellville (RSA)
2012100mH 13.86+0.3Apr 14, 2012South African Championships
2012200m 25.35+1.3Feb 25, 2012Germiston (RSA)
20124x100m 47.87–Apr 27, 2012Johannesburg (RSA)
2012400m 55.05–Apr 13, 2012Port Elizabeth (RSA)
2012400mH 56.16–Jun 2, 2012Genève (SUI)
2011HJ 1.76–Apr 16, 2011Réduit (MRI)
2011LJ 5.85+0.0Feb 25, 2011Pretoria (RSA)

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Janet Lawless's 400 m hurdles personal best is 55.82, set on Jul 6, 2006 in Pretoria (RSA), #429 on the all-time list.

Janet Lawless competes in the 400 m hurdles and 100 m hurdles.

2012 season best: 56.16, set on Jun 2, 2012 in Genève (SUI).